High School Sports

Behind a dominant performance from the San Benito distance runners, the Balers easily handled North Salinas in both the boys and girls track and field meet Thursday in Salinas.

Coming into last year’s final Tri-County Athletic League championship meet, the San Benito girls swimming and diving team was looking to win its fourth consecutive league title. Because of an early split-second leap in the 400-yard freestyle relay, though, that fourth straight title was taken from their grasp. 

Through eight matches this season, the Balers tennis team has yet to find its winning ways of a year ago. San Benito fell to 0-8 on the season Wednesday, falling 6-1 to Stevenson at the Ridgemark Tennis Center.

It’s been since 2006 that the Gilroy HIgh softball team has been able to best San Benito on the diamond. But that doesn’t mean they haven’t had their chances, and Tuesday that streak continued in Gilroy as the Balers made it 20 straight wins over their rival.

The San Benito boys and girls golf teams will be hosting the Baler Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on April 14 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club.

The San Benito golfing team earned its second consecutive match win against a Monterey Bay League opponent Monday, beating Christopher 197-255 at San Juan Oaks Golf Course.

The San Benito boys volleyball team continued its early-season roll Saturday in the Campbell Varsity Classic, finishing 3-2 and improving their record to 8-2 overall.

The San Benito volleyball team improved to 5-0 Thursday with a dominate 3-0 victory over Christopher in Hollister.

The 2012 boys volleyball season was a watershed moment for the Balers. For the only the second time in school history, the Balers won their league title - going 15-1 in league play while finishing 25-5.